My Approach

People come to therapy with different needs and goals. With this in mind, I tailor my approach to fit each unique individual. My initial goal with all my clients is to build a safe, therapeutic alliance in which you feel free to express and experience your feelings, needs, and desires without fear of judgement. This means we will spend some time getting to know one another and building rapport.

As we get acquainted, we will work collaboratively to understand the issues with which you are struggling. This may mean examining significant life experiences that have shaped the way you understand and relate to the world. We will look for and identify patterns of experience and ways of relating that you have outgrown. We will also work together to identify your needs, feelings, and desires and help you to express them to the people in your life. In addition, therapy will provide a place where you can experiment with new ways of relating to others within the safety of our therapeutic alliance.

When needed, I will provide specific tools to cope with more immediate issues, such as panic attacks, phobias, constant worry, or stress. When necessary, I can also provide referrals to other professionals, including psychiatrists or school psychologists, who can provide additional services.